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MISCELLANY CONTENTS In This Issue...

MISCELLANY

12 Table of Contents 14 From the Editor 16 Coming Up 18 Kid’s Summer Activities 66 Directory 68 Island Map & Advertiser Index 70 Last Word

WHO PERSONALITIES

20 A Legacy of Service

Hon. Deputy Governor, Perin Bradley.

24 The Queen of Carnival

Shereena “Shea Shea” Webster.

HOW COMMUNITY

28 A Lifeline for Anguilla

The Rotary Club of Anguilla.

CULTURE

C O V E R F E A T U R E | Anguilla Carnival For two weeks in July and August, Anguilla comes alive with the biggest festival on the calendar.

30 Constancy Amidst Change

British Dependency.

WHAT WINE & DINE

34 A Taste of ‘Yard’... Abroad

Sweet Blossom’s Kitchen.

36 You’re a Jerk

Enjoy a favourite Jamaican dish.

FASHION

38 Royal Style

Youthful, yet distinguishably classy and unique looks for Summer Festival.

FEATURE COVER FEATURE

48 Anguilla Carnival

20 PERSONALITIES |

Perin Bradley

Newly appointed Deputy Governor Perin Bradley is taking on the challenge of improving the island’s Civil Service.

CULTURE |

British Dependency

British Dependency reflects on their travels and share their hopes of leaving an enduring legacy.

The island exploding into a two-week festival of colour, music, and people.

50 A New Perspective on an Old Tradition The Captain’s Lounge’s Sail with Your Boat project is changing how boat racing is enjoyed.

52 Banded Together Band rivalry is central to the Carnival experience.

54 Great Day Out

August Monday on Sandy Ground.

56 Don’t Rain on Your Own Parade

Parade of Troupes survival tips.

WHERE PROPERTY

60 Estate of Mind

38 FASHION |

PROPERTY |

Royal Style

Miss Anguilla 2016 contestants sport looks that are youthful, yet distinguishably classy and unique.

60 Zenaida Estate

This well appointed, ocean view estate was the result after a well-travelled couple fell in love with Anguilla.

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MISCELLANY FROM THE EDITOR DESIGN ANGUILLA MAGAZINE ISSUE 15 July/August 2016 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Orrett Wynter CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Shannon Watson

CONTRIBUTORS Crispin Brooks Charla Hobson PHOTOGRAPHY Kevin Archibald Josveek Huligar Orrett H. Wynter COVER SHOOT Queens in costume: Orrett H. Wynter

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Cultural Emancipation

t’s that time of year again, when families get together for revelry and culture and boatracing. Late-July, early August holds a special place in the cultures of just about every Caribbean island, and Anguilla is no exception. August 1, 1838 marked the day when every man, woman and child in the British Caribbean finally became fully free from all forms of enslavement. 700,000 people would have rejoiced then, as we do now. Culturally, this time of year also means reunions. The men and boys who would have travelled to Santo Domingo to work the canefields to support their families would come home. Their return would be marked by much jubilation on Sandy Ground beach, becoming the precursor to the boatracing that we enjoy today. Though their contemporaries would not be returning from harsh working conditions on sugar plantations, Summers are still a time for local reunion. Schools and universities have taken recess for a few months, giving the many students abroad a chance to come home. Emigrated families also tend to travel this time of year for the same reason, as younger children would also be out of school, leading to the many family get-togethers on the island’s beaches this time of year. In this issue we celebrate the island’s annual Summer Festival of pageantry, revelry, boatracing, music and food. We feature four hopefuls vying for the title of Miss Anguilla, as well as a former Queen who, herself, has won just about every title up for grabs this time of year. As always we present a bounty of interesting people, places and things that make Anguilla, this time of year, among the most interesting places to be. Enjoy reading this latest issue, and have a fun-filled Summer Festival. Orrett H. Wynter Editor

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Other Photo Credits Parade of troupes, pg. 14; August Monday, pg. 16: Josveek Huligar | Sweet Blossom’s interior, pg. 34: Deborah G. Wynter | Ackee & saltfish and smoothies, pg. 34: courtesy of Sweet Blossom’s Kitchen | Jerk chicken, pg. 36: Brent Hofacker | Boat racing and Captain’s Lounge, pg. 50: Josveek Huligar Acknowledgements

We would like to thank everyone who has helped to make this issue possible, which include, but is certainly not limited to the following people: Hon. Perin Bradley, Nickola Webster, Shereena Richardson, Seymour Hodge, John Rickards, Genefa Fedee, Chevonne Dasouza, Ishmael Levi, Jaiden Fleming, Joyah Gumbs, Davon Carty, Yvette Wallace, Mekea Carty, Natalie Richardson, Latonya Mussington, Carencia Rouse, Dalicia Carty, Amasha Richards, Kevin Archibald, Crispin Brooks, O’leary Richardson, Josveek Huligar, Katie Hearn, Guy A. Wiggins, Dorothy Wiggins. We try to list everyone by name, but sometimes a name or two get missed. Doesn’t mean we don’t love you, just that we’re getting old!. Design Anguilla Magazine is published four times a year by DO Media Ltd., and is distributed at hotels, villas, restaurants and ports of entry in Anguilla. This publication has been compiled and reproduced with the utmost care to ensure that the information is up to date and accurate. However, the information may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. The publisher accepts no responsibility for such typographical or other errors. No part of Design Anguilla Magazine may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent. The views expressed by the contributors are not necessarily those of Design Anguilla Magazine.

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JUL. 28 | OPENING NIGHT Summer festival officially kicks off with the introduction of the contestants in the week’s pageants and contests, along with musical performances and a fireworks display. JUL. 29 | FLOW SOCA MONARCH Annual dual-contest soca event which sees top local artistes vie for titles in the ‘groovy’ and ‘power’ genres. JUL. 30 | SOCA BAND CLASH / BAND-O-RAMA Local bands compete in a two-section competition to win prizes based on crowd participation and technical proficiency.

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JUL. 31 | BOAT RACING & CHILDREN’S COMPETITIONS The start of a full week of boat racing with the Heineken Cup race during the day, followed by the Prince and Princess pageant and Junior Calypso show. AUG. 3 | AUGUST WEDNESDAY Boat racing continues with the August Wednesday Boat Race, then the highly anticipated Anglec Calypso Monarch with winner representing Anguilla in the Leeward Islands Calypso competition at the end of the week. AUG. 4 | AUGUST THURSDAY A full day of activities that starts with the Eyes Wide Shut daybreak fete starting at 12am at the Sandy Ground Recreational Field; the annual August Thursday Boat Race on Meads Bay, culminating with the Miss Anguilla Pageant at the Landsome Bowl Cultural Center. AUG. 5 | GRAND PARADE OF TROUPES A highlight of the week, the colourful masquerade street parade starts at noon, taking a circuitous route around The Valley, ending in the evening at the Landsome Bowl Cultural Center.

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MISCELLANY COMING UP | KIDS’ SUMMER ACTIVITIES JUL. 18-29 | ANGUILLA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION SUMMER CAMP Ronald Webster Park Annex FREE!!! 9am-12 noon. 4-17 yrs. 497-7323; axafa@yahoo.com JUL. 25-29 | BRANCHES OF LEARNING SUMMER LEARNING WORKSHOP | George Hill US$145. 5th & 6th Grade. 1pm-4pm. Njeri K.E. Richardson-Carty: 584-4996; branchesoflearning@yahoo.com JUL. 25-29 | CULINARY ARTS (CAKE MAKING) | ALHCS Campus A Food & Nutrition Lab US$75. 12-18 yrs. Facilitators: Charmaine Rey Richardson & Anita Ruan. Sabrina Lewis: 498-3792/497-0969 sabrina.lewis@gov.ai JUL. 25-29 | DIGITAL CREATIVE WORKSHOP (ANIMATION) | ALCHS Campus A TVET/Lab 4 EC$75. 12-18 yrs. Facilitators: Stacey Eberschlag & Gregory Permuy. Sabrina Lewis: 498-3792/497-0969 sabrina.lewis@gov.ai JUL. 25-29 | ANT SUMMER PROGRAMME | Various locations EC$75/EC$200. Includes a re-fillable stainless steel water bottle, water, juice, light snacks and a One year ANT Junior membership. 8am-12 noon, 3-7 yrs. Anguilla National Trust: 497-5297 AUG. 1-5 | VBS 2016: “GUIDED BY GOD” | Dominion Faith Centre EC$20 for 1 child; EC$50 for 3 Children. Aug 6: Grand Finale Fair at 10am Agriculture Ground, The Valley; Aug 6: Children’s service at 5pm, Dominion Faith Centre. Sis Renee: 581-9154; Sis Vanessa: 584-2581 AUG. 1-6 | CUT & DESIGN SEWING SUMMER CAMP | George Hill US$50. Learn to cut and design your own school skirt after just a few sessions. Includes skirt material and learning session. Open for high schoolers and grades 4-6; boys are welcome Charlina: 584-3031 AUG. 8-12 | 4TH ANNUAL JOE FARROBA BASKETBALL CAMP JC Recreational Centre, South Hill US$20. 8-16 yrs. Spaces limited. Each participant gets a T-shirt and basketball. 497-5214/497-3962

A F U L L S C H E D U L E O F F U N A N D E D U C AT I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S O N T H E I S L A N D T H I S H O L I D A Y. JUL. 11-29 | SURE FOUNDATION | St. Mary’s Pre-school EC$160/US$60. Mathematics, language, storytelling, tracing, writing, drawing, building, blocks, writing short stories and much more. Pack a healthy snack and a bottle of water daily. Teacher Lisa: 729-4777 JUL. 11-29 | KUNIQUE SUMMER CAMP | The Valley Primary School US$120. Math, Literacy, Reading, Science, Arts and Crafts. Guest speakers, field trip & fun sporting and academic competitions. Lunch provided. Natisha Davis: 582-7385 JUL. 11-29 | POTTERY | ALHCS Campus B Art Room EC$75. 9am-12 noon; 12-18 yrs Facilitator: Mrs. Melsadis Fleming. Sabrina Lewis: 498-3792/497-0969 sabrina.lewis@gov.ai JUL. 11-AUG. 12 | MATHS SUMMER CAMP | The Farrington US$120. 10yrs and up. Includes t-shirt, geometry set & scientific calculator. Natasha Anthony: 584-3125

JUL. 11-AUG. 26 | KIDS FIT NATION BOOT CAMP | La Severine Fitness Center US$55 per child; US$85 for 2 Children; US$15 for each additional child. 10:00am-12:00 noon. Monday to Friday Joseph Pradel: 772-7948/582-883

JUL. 18-22 | BRANCHES OF LEARNING SUMMER LEARNING WORKSHOP | George Hill US$135. 3rd & 4th Grade. 1pm-4pm. Njeri K.E. Richardson-Carty: 584-4996; branchesoflearning@yahoo.com

JUL. 11-AUG. 26 | LEAPS & BOUNDS LSGM KIDS CAMP | JC Rec Centre US$50 per child; US$80 for 2 Children; US$15 for each additional child. Tennis, aerobics, basketball, beach training, trail walks & hikes. Each child gets a personalized eating plan & workout program. Joseph Pradel: 772-7948/582-883

JUL. 18-22 | DIGITAL CREATIVE WORKSHOP (MUSIC PRODUCTION) | ALCHS Campus A Lab 1 EC$75. 11-18 yrs. Facilitators: Akio Lloyd & Kelvin Hodge. Sabrina Lewis: 498-3792/497-0969 sabrina.lewis@gov.ai

JUL. 13-22 | SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA | Omololu International School US$250. Creative writing (music, stories, poems); life coaching sessions; science & mathematics; fitness education and more. Samantha Derrick: 497-5430; info@omololuschool.org JUL. 15-19 | MARINE HERITAGE EC$75. 11-15 years old. Various locations including sea excursions. Sabrina Lewis: 498-3792/497-0969 sabrina.lewis@gov.ai

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JUL. 18-22 | DIGITAL CREATIVE WORKSHOP (APPS DEVELOPMENT) ALCHS Campus A Lab 2 EC$75. 11-18 yrs. Facilitators: Jibri Lewis. Sabrina Lewis: 498-3792/497-0969 sabrina.lewis@gov.ai JUL. 18-29 | TENNIS SUMMER CAMP 2016 | Anguilla Tennis Academy US$50. Pee Wees (5-7 yrs), 8-9 am; Future Stars (8-12 yrs), 9-10 am; Rising Stars (13-17 yrs), 10-11:30 am. 497-0697; info@anguillatennis.com

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WHO PERSONALITIES

A Legacy of Service

itting with the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Perin Bradley, in his office for a few moments, a few things become immediately evident: his passion for Anguilla, a commitment to improving life on the island, and an exceptionally cogent understanding of why and how what he does matters. All this, with a remarkable amount of humility. Though Bradley’s rise might seem meteoric, strategic even, he simply credits hard work, a bit of serendipity, coupled with a love of helping others, for bringing him to where he is today. Bradley, who became a father for the first time in January, put his hat in the ring because of his strong desire to help in creating a better Anguilla for future generations, including his daughter. “We often sit around and complain about how bad things are, but applying for this job is me putting my hand up and saying ‘I genuinely want to make a positive contribution to this country.’” And make a difference he has. In 2005, the Howard University grad took up his first position as Deputy Registrar of Companies

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under the tutelage of Lanston Connor. “We travelled the world, promoting the island’s financial service industry,” Bradley reflects. “You see how advanced some of these countries are, and it begs the question, ‘Why can’t we be like that?’” Answering the question of developing Anguilla’s financial services industry became the basis for his master’s thesis through Durham University in 2007. By the time he left his position at the Commercial Registry in 2008, the return on the office’s annual budget had reached a phenomenal 300%. Next came the Trade and Investment Officer position in the Ministry of Finance, after a bit of prompting by that Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Aidan Harrigan, whom Bradley credits with a great deal of his future professional success. Working on teams that saw the initiation and completion of major developments on Anguilla between 2008 and 2014—Viceroy, Solaire, Zemi Beach, Malliouhana, etc.—the position crystallized his awareness of the need to make a difference in public service. continued on page 22

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continued from page 20 “There’s a sense of pride to have received that first email from a potential investor, and then to see the groundbreaking, and eventually the opening and seeing folks employed,” he says. “You immediately see a straight line between how what you do every day affects people’s lives.” That sense of purpose carried over into Bradley’s most recent appointment as the Comptroller of Inland Revenue. Tipping his hat to predecessor Gecheal Richardson for the groundwork she laid, Bradley’s challenge was to build upon her successes while helping businesses to grow. “You see, first-hand, the challenges of running a business in Anguilla. People don’t want a handout or special favours; they just need a level playing field to be able to do what they do.” Understanding his passion is easier once you consider that public service runs in the family. His father, Carveth, who passed away in 2013, was a career public servant, including a stint as a police officer, while his mother, the Hon. Evalie Bradley, herself had nearly four decades in the Anguilla Public Service prior to her 2015 election as a Member of Parliament. “I have a lot of respect not only for what she’s accomplished politically, but that she’s lived a life of integrity.” The eldest of her four sons, Bradley sought her counsel before applying for his new position. “Everything I’ve done has been with her encouragement and support,” he explains, as he describes the closeness of their relationship in matters both professional and personal. “As always, she says she expects nothing but the best.” 22

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ABOVE, FROM LEFT Hon. Deputy Governor, Perin Bradley taking the oath of office with Her Excellency, the Governor, Christina Scott, becoming only the second belonger to hold the position, succeeding Stanley Reid (right), who had a 10-year tenure; in his first address, Bradley reiterated his commitment to be guided by what is in the best interest of Anguilla.

“We often complain about how bad things are, but this is me saying ‘I genuinely want to make a positive contribution to this country.’” —PERIN BRADLEY

Across the room from his desk is a whiteboard already filled in with a series of objectives for his tenure. When the commonly held impression that Civil Servants aren’t doing their jobs comes up, he smiles and walks over and points to a few list items, chief of which is accountability. “I want to create a culture where the person who is not contributing is seen as the odd man out,” he explains. “We want to get to a place where we realize that we have an opportunity to serve the public: it’s a privilege and an honour.” Internalizing these values is key to Bradley’s vision for the Civil Service contributing to the overall development of the country. “Every single thing we do, we have to ask ‘Is this going to make things better for the guy down in Sandy Ground pulling a boat out of the water?’—and it should.” His first order of business is completing what he has dubbed a “Listening Tour”, which will see him meet with stakeholders within, as well as outside of, the Public Service in an effort to fully understand the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities that exist. “Engagement is the name of the game,” he concludes. “To be truly connected to the public that we serve is the only way to do our jobs properly. To look after the needs of Anguillians and truly understand what their dreams and aspirations are, that’s what I’d love to see over the next five years. That engagement is the key to everything else.” AXA

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WHO PERSONALITIES LEFT Shea Shea poses with a few of her trophies, crowns and other awards won during Carnival over the course of the last 13 years.

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ey guys, I need some help up here,” Shereena Richardson called down the steps of soca band, Pantha Vibes International’s (PVI), basement studio in South Hill. After a couple of trips back and forth from her car, everyone stood back in amazement at the sheer number of trophies, medals, crowns and sashes on display, immediately overcrowding the small studio space. “I have a lot of trophies,” she laughs. Well that was an understatement. Shereena—or Shea Shea as she’s known on, and off-stage—and I first met two years ago in the lead-up to the 2014 Miss Anguilla pageant. Out of her usual element, I didn’t recognize her and questioned what band, exactly, she sang for, triggering an awkward and embarrassing “Don’t you know who I am?” moment. Who she had been was no less than a key contributor to three Road March and Band Clash titles since joining Pantha Vibes in 2009, along with being crowned Junior Calypso Monarch twice (2007, 2008), twice Female Calypso Monarch (2011, 2012) and, what she considers her single greatest accomplishment—winning the Senior Calypso Monarch crown in 2012. She added the Miss Anguilla tiara to her burgeoning collection in that summer of 2014 for good measure. Mea culpa. “The Miss Anguilla pageant was the most challenging thing I’ve ever done,” Shea Shea confesses. “There were seven segments, and each needed to be well thought out to create something that blows people away.” It was a case of hard work paying off, though, as her continued on page 26

ABOVE Shea Shea is all smiles after being crowned Miss Anguilla 2014 after winning 4 of the 7 judged segments of the pageant.

continued from page 24 preparations began a full 10 months prior to the event. She ended up winning 4 of those judged segments on her way to winning the title. Shea Shea, who hails from a musical family—her uncles are musicians, and her cousin Sherma Hughes (De Babe) is also a singer and was PVI’s female vocalist prior to Shea Shea joining—had her introduction to the Carnival stage when she was only 12 years old, with creditable second-place finishes in her first two attempts at the Junior Calypso Monarch competition. She also teamed up with a group of other students to form the Next Generation Band, one of two high school bands on the island. After finally winning the junior calypso competition twice, she was head-hunted by PVI front-man, Landvol “Pantha” Hughes to fill the space vacated by her cousin Sherma. “He wanted someone to help them take the band to another level,” she remembers. Shea Shea spent the next few months watching and learning and, by 2010, she and the band made good on that vision. Her lead vocals on the hit “Make it Rain” helped catapult the band to a clean sweep, taking the Band Clash, Band-o-rama and Road March titles. “People lost their minds whenever we played that song,” she laughs. “I’m used to Anguillians avoiding water at a party, but that year I saw people running toward the water truck!” Carnival, for Shea Shea, has been underlined by taking on, and overcoming fresh challenges. One of her biggest triumphs was driven purely by necessity when, in 2012, she found herself in dire straits. “I needed money to go back to school for the next semester,” she says, recalling the uncertainty of being able to complete her accounting studies at Valencia College in Orlando, Fl., prompting her entry into the Senior Calypso Monarch competition which has a substantial cash prize. “When I won, I fell to my knees and cried. God knew I needed that.” A Government of Anguilla scholarship the following year allowed her to complete her education, after a shift to study Public Health at Georgia Southern University.

“If I win, I’ll take a break. I could never leave it all... but I want to mentor a junior artiste. I think the time is right for me to start giving back.” —SHEREENA “SHEA SHEA” RICHARDSON

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2016’s challenge are two of the titles that have proven elusive: The Groovy Soca Monarch, and the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch—the latter requiring a reprisal of her 2012 Calypso Monarch win to gain entry. Proficiency in both the soca and calypso genres is no mean feat, requiring different approaches, a focus on different topics, not to mention catering to different demographics. For her part, Shea Shea favours the more cerebral calypso. “It touches on the issues, and what people are concerned about,” she explains. “There are times when I sing and people are near to tears, because it really hits home.” What’s next? Even with the unprecedented success of the past 13 years, Shea Shea admits that the annual competitions take their toll, and a hiatus is not out of the question. “If I win, I think I’ll take a break. I could never leave it all, but standing on stage waiting on judge’s results every year is not good for the heart,” she laughs. In the past, she has organized calypso camps for younger contestants and, furthering her education aside, she feels that coaching will be her next test. “It’s hard to find the time when I’m working on my own stuff, but I want to mentor a junior artiste and help them win,” she says. “I think the time is right for me to start giving back.” AXA

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LEFT Performing at Band Clash with Pantha Vibes International (PVI), Shea Shea has lent her voice and energy to PVI’s winning of multiple Road March, Band Clash and Bandorama titles.

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LEFT The new Rotary Club board of directors at their recent installation in July. ABOVE One of the club’s recent projects was helping to construct a home for a visually impaired young man.

A Lifeline for Anguilla rganized in June of 1978 under the sponsorship of the St. Maarten chapter, the club seeks to promote “Service above Self” while bettering life for Anguillians. According to a past president and current board member Seymour Hodge, Rotary has been involved in local schools since the club’s inception. From installing playgrounds at all of the public primary schools, to distributing dictionaries to first- and second-grade students attending both government and private schools, the club demonstrates a commitment to the island’s youth. And, when those youth are ready to pursue higher education, they can apply for Rotary’s scholarship that covers the first year of tuition, room, and board at a university in Atlanta. In addition to supporting youth through education, the Rotary Club of Anguilla also supports KATS (Kids at Sea), sending youngsters each year to the water sports programme based in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Rotary’s current project will benefit Anguillians of all ages, making an immeasurable impact on the entire country’s healthcare system: building a Blood Bank to serve the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Part of a strategic plan of future projects drafted in 2009, the blood bank project was given the go ahead in 2015 by the board and club members after a needs assessment of the hospital. “The blood bank will give the hospital the ability to run regular blood drives,” Hodge explains. “Being able to process, test, and store blood means that it will be immediately available for transfusion whenever a patient needs it.” Currently, whenever blood is needed for emergency procedures, the hospital has to make impromptu calls for donations over the air, or tap into its small pool of donors. Additionally, patients with scheduled procedures have to secure donors before being admitted.

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Valuable time is lost waiting on blood to be donated, screened and tested, occasionally with tragic consequences. The club’s immediate past president, Genefa Fedee, and her family need no convincing of the urgent need for the blood bank. Earlier this year, they found themselves desperately trying to find suitable donors for her husband who needed emergency surgery. “Most of the persons who came forward couldn’t donate at the time or were simply incompatible,” she explains. “By the grace of God we overcame that situation, but it was an ordeal that no one should have to endure.” To fund the $100,000 project, the Rotary Club is tasked with raising half the amount, which will then be matched by the cosponsorship of other clubs as well as by Rotary International. A recent donation of $20,000 means that they are now only $8,000 short of their goal and request the support of the community to help them reach the finish line. Looking to the future, the Club may put its efforts towards a mobile dental unit for the island. Of course, such ambitious projects—from the Blood Bank to a mobile dental unit, supporting the W.I.S.E. (Workshop Initiative for Support in Education) programme, and many more—require the interest and participation of Anguilla’s residents to continue moving forward. Current president John Rickards invites any interested persons to attend one of the club’s weekly Thursday meetings at 6pm, held at Ripples Restaurant in Sandy Ground, or to speak with one of the group’s twenty-one members about the club. AXA To find out how you can help the Rotary Club of Anguilla on its blood bank or any other project, visit them on Facebook: facebook.com/rotaryclubofanguilla

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t was just before Christmas 2013 when I last met with the band British Dependency (BD) in its entirety. It had been in the living room of band manager Davon Carty, on the eve of their first major tour of the United States that would see them perform their unique, eclectic mix of reggae, jazz, blues, rock and other genres in nearly three dozen states. Fast forward to June 2016: same location, some familiar faces, but with at least one noticeable change, as Ruel Richardson left the band at the end of the tour, replaced by the current lead vocalist and guitar player, Ishmael Levi.

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Other changes were less obvious. Drummer, Jaiden Fleming, is now a husband and father; Joyah Gumbs, bassist, who had just begun her musical journey at the time, admits to have grown tremendously in the years since. Growth is inevitable when you’ve racked up the CV they have in the past couple of years. Their 2014 tour took them to venues as familiar as New York City, to off-thebeaten path locales such as Boise, Idaho. Travelling in a tour bus proudly proclaiming the island’s “Tranquility Wrapped in Blue” tagline, they joined up with Bob Marley’s former band, The Wailers, becoming roving ambassadors for the island as they brought their Roots, Heart and Soul message to more than 200,000 concertgoers, and an audience numbering in the millions online. Though the band’s roots are firmly planted in Anguilla, their focus, composition and support is decidedly panCaribbean, and even global. Their team, like their music is a bouillabaisse, with Jamaicans, French-Canadian, Americans, Trinidadian and Anguillians coming together to make BD a success. Lead singer Ishmael, born in Brooklyn to Guyanese parents, was discovered by another of BD’s team, Monsterrat-born Victor Lewis, playing his guitar on the subway in New York. Ishmael is no stranger to diversity, particularly in music. With degrees in both music performance and music electronic technology from Queensborough and Hunter Colleges, his repertoire includes African drums, keyboard, sax, voice, and guitar. He’d been the frontman of a 7-piece hip-hop and reggae

PHOTOGRAPHY British Dependency band members: Keiroy Browne | Joyah and Jaiden with fans: Courtesy of British Dependency

“BD’s sound appealed to me. [I loved] the mix of different genres.” —ISHMAEL LEVI

OPPOSITE PAGE Ishmael (centre) has fit in seemlessly with bandmates Joyah and Jaiden after joining British Dependency two years ago. ABOVE The band has been travelling extensively, exposing thousands of fans not only to their unique, eclectic brand of music, but also to Anguilla.

fusion band, in addition to playing solo. He was, much like the band’s last album, trying to “find wisdom.” “Vic [Lewis] found me at a time when I really trying to figure out what I was doing,” Ismael explains. “BD’s sound appealed to me because of its mix of rock, reggae, and different genres: an eclectic ensemble with a fusion sound.” His first month was intense—he had to learn the band’s entire repertoire in just a few weeks for them to play the 2014 Billfish Tournament in St. Martin—but a warm welcome from his new bandmates, and a refreshing lack of ego all around made it go smoothly. The two years that followed have seen him master not only what came before, but taking ownership of his new role and executing in his own way, growing in tandem with the rest of British Dependency. “We’re more confident, and more connected,” Joyah says, “I might have my back turned to Jaiden, but I know, instinctively, what he’s going to do.” She laughs at how timid she used to be on stage. “I used to turn my back to the crowd, but now I’ve created a new persona that I call ‘Nyceness.’ She’s a whole other woman who is full of energy and unpredictable.” Most recently, the band played Moonsplash at Bankie Banx’ Dune Preserve, their first performance in Anguilla for a number of years, and on the stage where Joyah had made her first appearance for the band. “It was beautiful seeing the transformation from that girl 5 years ago.” Prior to that, they had embarked on their most eye-opening trips yet, travelling to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, as the only Caribbean band at the 2000-act MASA Music Festival featuring performers from the entire continent, as well as the wider continued on page 32

“[In the last two years] we’ve grown tremendously. We’re more connected, and more confident.” —JOYAH GUMBS

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continued from page 31 Afro-diaspora. Among the more remarkable things about their experience, as Davon explains, was the sheer appreciation for music as an artform. “It’s a cultural thing: if you’re playing a show and people have their cell phones out, they’re filming, not texting,” he says. Up next is their new album, A Conversation, featuring tracks heavily influenced by the experiences and successes they found in logging all those frequent flyer miles. “This one is different from what we’ve done before,” Davon explains. “We’re open to the influences from outside, but it’s still about ‘Finding Wisdom.’” More tours and shows are lined up following the album launch. Most importantly, the band is focused on continuing to grow and refine itself. I wondered, aloud, where British Dependency would be in ten years. Their responses were thematically similar and involved legacy. “I want us to reach the stage where we’re mentors,” Joyah starts. “Where people can be inspired when they have seen what we’ve done.” Davon added, “We want the band, and the brand’s influence to continue into different generations, where we’ve helped affect legislation, or put our name on a university or a hospital. That’s the sort of influence that we hope to have moving forward.” Jaiden, true to form, had said very little over the course of the conversation. When he spoke, he summed up what the others were thinking, and what British Dependency are trying to accomplish: “This has never been about money,” he says. “We want to be remembered.” AXA

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CLOCKWISE, FROM LEFT The space was move-inready with a spacious, airy dining room overlooking the Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport; Ackee & saltfish—Jamaica’s national dish—is among the most popular things on the menu; Sweet Blossoms has also developed a smoothie offering with different flavours.

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f you can’t find it, build it must have been the mantra of restaurateur Yvette Wallace, an Attorney-at-Law and managing partner at Keithley Lake & Associates, and owner of Sweet Blossom’s Kitchen. Named after her mother, Blossom, the restaurant was her way of satisfying a two-decade-old need to be able to enjoy good food from her homeland since moving to Anguilla from native Jamaica in 1996. “There aren’t many options here for good, inexpensive Jamaican food served in a nice environment,” Wallace says. “My friends agreed, and that was the genesis of the restaurant.” The menu at Sweet Blossom’s is as you might expect, featuring obligatory staples such as ackee & saltfish, jerk chicken and, by far their most popular item: authentic Jamaican beef, chicken, vegetable and shrimp patties. “It’s hard to have just one,” laughs Wallace. “They’re a great snack and perfect for an on-the-go meal.” Wallace spent her early years helping her mother, the titular ‘Blossom’, in her catering business, and has some training in food preparation and baking. She’s quick to point out that her contributions to the kitchen are limited to a few Along with holiday treats such as Easter bun and cheese, and mini rum cakes, they’ve found an unlikely hit with their smoothies.

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“The peanut punch smoothie is particularly popular with our male customers.” She laughs at the reason: “Rumour has it that it contains aphrodisiac properties.” The location, which formerly housed a sports bar and other restaurants before, proved to be perfect. Inside, the spacious, well appointed dining room overlooks the adjacent runway of the Clayton J. Lloyd International airport. “I loved the layout of the dining area and the kitchen had a lot of space to work,” she explains. “Most important however, it was move-in-ready.” Jamaican radio, streamed over the internet, pipe over the restaurant’s PA system, transporting you to the heart of Kingston just by stepping over the threshold—a nice addition to Friday happy hour. Discounted hors d’oeuvres and drink specials including some of their signature cocktails such as “Sweetie Come Brush Mi” and the popular “Love Potion 264” complete the weekly scene. A few months in, and Wallace is already thinking ahead. “We’re developing a regular schedule of hosted events,” she explains. “We also want to add to our menu, particularly with natural juices.” On an island known for its culinary acumen, the another niche option is definitely something to be excited about. AXA

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s Carnival rapidly approaches, island residents are getting excited to witness one of the most beloved events of the year: the August Monday Boatrace. In the past, short of getting into a boat themselves, fans would have to track the boats on land, or listen to radio commentary. Neither is a great way to get immersed in the happenings on the water. Starting last year, however, the Sail with your Boat project has made it possible to watch coverage of the races on the beach at The Captain’s Lounge—a well-stocked pop-up sports bar and fundraiser for the larger project. According to Josveek Huligar, founder of The Captain’s Lounge and Sail with your Boat, live coverage makes boatracing far more enjoyable for the average spectator. “For those who can’t go out on the water and track the boats, they have the opportunity to come and watch. Even people abroad are happy even for a little glimpse of what is taking place.” When the race is finished, the coverage can then be broadcast on local TV and social media. Huligar also sees the improvement of the experience of captains and crew: “It’s an educational, bonding experience for the sailors to come to the lounge and watch their footage. They see what they did right or wrong and can use that to make themselves better next time.” This year, Huligar hopes to get permission to live stream the big race to the big screen on the stage at the August Monday beach party and, in the future, to expand the concept to broadcast a live feed to multiple bars on the beach, as well as online. That, in addition of live commentary, he hopes will give as many fans as possible the thrill of experiencing Anguilla’s boatracing as it happens.

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FEATURE ANGUILLA CARNIVAL | BANDS

Pantha Vibes International, during their military themed Band Clash performance in 2014, will not be taking part in any of the competitions this year.

BANDED TOGETHER T H E R I VA L R Y B E T W E E N L O C A L B A N D S I N T H E V A R I O U S C O M P E T I T I O N S A LW A Y S B R I N G S O U T THE BEST IN ANGUILLIAN LIVE MUSIC.

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and rivalry has long been a feature of the local music and Carnival scene, though not always at the levels seen today. Today’s Band Clash competition started out by tapping into the increasing rivalries, and informal band clashes of the mid-2000’s. The two-segment competition sees each band being given a 45 minute time slot to perform. The “clash” segment is mainly focused on entertainment, where showmanship, costumes and props take center stage. Elaborate set ups using cranes, smoke and water are not unusual. Most bands start with their Bandorama performance—a favourite for music connoisseurs—where they are asked to reinterpret a given piece of music, often a classic Anguillian soca song. With the main restriction being no vocals, they are free to be creative, using whatever genre or instruments they see fit. It’s not uncommon for a band to win the Band clash segment, but be outclassed in Bandorama by another, less flamboyant one. The occasions when a band wins both are always remarkable. Road March, judged on J’ouvert morning, completes the trio of competitions during Carnival, and usually goes to the band with the most popular song, and crowd participation during the street jam. Exodus HD have three consecutive wins, along with a double last year after winning Band Clash as well. Pantha Vibes International (PVI), who are celebrating their 10th anniversary, but have abstained from competing this time around. Their energy, creativity, as well as the spectacle they create each year with their costumes—the military theme of 2014 was particularly genius—will be missed. On the plus side, their absence opens the door for other bands to shine in what should still be very entertaining competitions.

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ugust Monday has traditionally been one of the more important dates on the Carnival calendar, properly ushering a jam-packed week of festivities. For an island that’s synonymous with tranquility, August Monday is the one exception, as both land and sea come alive with activity. J’Ouvert starts the day off at 5am, leading a throng of street revelers from The Valley to Sandy Ground, where they’re joined by a few thousand visitors from St. Maarten, in time for the start of the August Monday boat race and the Caribbean Beach Party, considered the region’s biggest, which both start around midday. Last year’s lineup on the big stage was headlined by Grammy Award-winning, Jamaican dancehall artiste Beenie Man, along with Trinidad soca artistes Farmer Nappy and Kerwin du Bois. Destra Garcia, who missed out on performing last year, will return to make amends and will headline 2016’s show, along with veteran Guadeloupe zouk band Kassav’ and Grenada’s Triple Kay Band in what is always a highly enjoyable and entertaining event.

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ating lots of anticipation. The party starts at midnight on August Thursday and goes on for 12 hours. Entertainment for the event is a mixture of live performances by a number of local, and regional, artistes, bands, and DJs. The line-up for this year’s event will include Lyrikal, Burning Flames, DJ Private Ryan, along with local bands PVI, DMB and local DJs Kastro and Blackmail. Regular tickets cost US$30. VIP entry is $100 and offers all-inclusive premium drinks, free WiFi, giveaways and breakfast.

PHOTOGRAPHY August Monday Beach Party: Josveek Huligar | J’Ouvert Morning: Orrett H. Wynter

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FEATURE ANGUILLA CARNIVAL | PARADES

DON’T RAIN ON YOUR OWN PARADE ou’ve been waiting for a year and can hardly wait until you’re able to hit the road with your friends in the Parade of Troupes. Before that day comes, though, here are a few tips to make it through the biggest event of the week.

PREPARE YOUR BODY It’s probably way too late now, but getting in shape for the 8-hour march around The Valley is a must. If you didn’t this year, then make a note to start now, in preparation for 2017. It’s a test of endurance as much as anything else, and you’ll need a lot of energy when your troupe finally gets its chance to go across the stage in the Landsome Bowl at the end.

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WEAR COMFY SHOES This really should be self-explanatory. Blisters are equal opportunity, and simply don’t care about your sense of style. This is definitely one of those occasions where form follows function and 6-inch heels don’t even enter the conversation.

EAT PROPERLY It’s easy to only consume alcohol while on the road, but that’s a surefire way to crash midway the parade. A good, balanced lunch before the parade starts should help fuel you most of the day. Of course, drink lots of water to help beat the heat. continued on page 58

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DON’T OVERDO IT It’s really easy to go overboard. The schedule gets particularly hectic the longer the week goes on, especially on August Thursday, the day before the parade, which has a slew of tantalizing events, including the Eyes Wide Shut party, August Thursday Boat Race on Meads Bay, and the Miss Anguilla Pageant later that evening. A schedule like that can cause even seasoned revelers to crash well before the end.

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nguilla’s climate makes life challenging for farmers, but it makes for perfect vacationing weather, and that’s how it turned out for Guy A. Wiggins and his wife Dorothy 25 years ago. The couple first came to Anguilla after ditching a trip to Nevis because it simply rained too much. “It was frustrating. We met the manager of the Four Seasons, Nevis, who suggested we try Anguilla for great weather and the most beautiful beaches,” Dorothy explains. “We called the airline, and told them we wanted to go to Anguilla, and left the very next day.” They fell in love right away, and have been coming here every year since. Shortly after that first trip, one of their adult sons accompanied them on a trip to the island and suggested that they buy a property here. The Wigginses loved the idea and connected with a local realtor to begin the search. Within a week of returning home, they received a call that the Sandy Hill property was up for sale. continued on page 62

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“The story is that [Happy Jack] decided on this spot because it had the best views... I don’t think you can challenge that.” —GUY A. WIGGINS

THIS IMAGE The octagonal, gallery-height living and dining space has multiple seating areas, and opens out to the large, wraparound patio via fold away accordion doors. OPPOSITE PAGE Hardwood floors and ceilings are a feature througout all the rooms, including the master suite, which has large glass panels letting in light air and sea views.

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WHAT PROPERTY FEATURE continued from page 60 “I used to be in real estate, so my son suggested I go and take a look,” Dorothy explains. The nearly 2-acre property, owned by “Happy” Jack Wigley, the late owner of the oncefamous Happy Jack’s bar on Shoal Bay, had a single, mostlyopen structure on it at the time. “The story is that he decided on this spot because it was the spot with the best views on the island,” Guy says. “I don’t think you can challenge that.” A lifelong love for design meant that Dorothy relished the opportunity as the Wigginses set about creating Zenaida Beach and Tennis Estate over the next few years. She recalls an interior design display room at a department store that ignited both her love for interiors, as well as travel. “One of these rooms was called the ‘Foreign Correspondent’s Room’, and I thought how sophisticated it would be to marry a foreign correspondent and travel.” Meeting and marrying Guy proved serendipitous, as after serving in the Southwest Pacific front during WWII, he took up diplomatic posts as part of the Foreign Service, allowing them to travel extensively. “All my dreams came true, I got to travel all over the world,” Dorothy smiles. “Wherever he got assigned to, I got to design the houses where we were stationed. Each new place, I’d get to design. We lived in fabulous places!” She put that experience to good use, first by renovating the existing building to create a two-storey, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom pavilion with infinity pool overlooking St. Martin. Next was the spacious living pavilion, designed by Dorothy, which houses a refurbished gourmet kitchen, as well as large, galleryheight living and dining room with wrap around patio. Later, they bought the adjoining 2-bedroom property, completely remodelling it to add a further two bedrooms upstairs, bringing the full complement of the estate to 7 bedrooms and 8 bathroom. The result is a charming, Caribbean estate with a number of standalone pavilions connected by a sinuous trail of terracotta plotting its way through the lush gardens which add privacy to each of the interior, and exterior spaces. continued on page 64

“[Our] world is changing, with everything becoming more phony, but Anguilla is still very authentic.” —DOROTHY WIGGINS

FROM TOP Views from overhead show the extents of the estate, with its terracotta-connected pavilions enveloped in the lush landscaping, and all overlooking Sandy Hill Bay beach below and St. Martin beyond. Steps from the main residence pavilion wind their way down to provide acess to the beach below.

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continued from page 62 Dorothy takes pride in having chosen the unique decor and furnishings inside the home which are a combination of treasures they’ve accumulated over their years of travel, as well as savvy finds in New York antique shops. Colourful landscapes, as well as detailed still lifes painted by Guy—a third generation artist introduced to painting by his father, celebrated impressionist Guy C. Wiggins—adorn the walls of just about every room. The 90-year-old New York couple, who’ve been married for 57 years, remain quite active—Guy still paints and Dorothy makes full use of the estate’s tennis court—and enjoy being able to escape the city from time to time. 64

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“We come here twice a year, and what we love about Anguilla is that it’s completely different from Greenwich Village,” Guy concludes. “When you get back to the city, it feels new.” “We’ve been coming here for so many years, that people know us, even if we don’t know them,” Dorothy adds, with a laugh. “That’s one of the most charming things about the island. The world is changing, with everything becoming more phony, but this place is still very authentic.” AXA

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MISCELLANY LAST WORDS Exodus HD performing to a capacity crowd at the Caribbean Beach Party on Sandy Ground Beach in 2013, a few hours after securing their first of three consecutive Road March titles.

A Night To Remember Exodus HD titled their 2015 album “Thrillogy”- a bold prediction that they would capture Anguilla’s Road March title for the third consecutive year. In any other Caribbean island, such a declaration would hardly garner much attention but Anguilla, however, is rather different. Band rivalry, especially during carnival season reaches epic levels and, unlike most islands, soca music in Anguilla is more professional sports than it is an excuse to fête and party. Back in 2013, I was one of Infusion Band’s managers. Local band protocol dictates that conversations between band managers revolve around the upcoming carnival season, and a casual exchange with Javon “Mob” Brooks (Exodus HD’s manager) on a hot, summer afternoon was no different. Mob spoke about the significance of the addition of the letters ‘HD’ to the band’s name that year. Their entire focus was going to be dethroning the seemingly invincible Pantha Vibes International (PVI), starting on the night of the Chairman’s Fete: “Everyone is looking at the event as a light display but, for us, this is war!” He was quite animated. “We gonna hit ‘um hard. That way dem comin’ into band clash limpin’. ” He was thoroughly convinced of the strategy, but I was skeptical. Founded back in 2000 as simply “Exodus”, they were a band made up of teenaged cousins and their close friends, mostly from the South Valley area in Anguilla’s capital. At a time when the local soca scene was dominated by huge names like The Mussington Brothers and Better Band, Exodus was like the neighborhood puppy that everyone adores and pets, but never claims. 70

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Bands come and go quite frequently, but Exodus, steered by founder and lead singer Tyrone “Latest” Brooks, refused to submit. They built an early reputation for producing great groovy tracks, but that wasn’t enough. By 2006, the band had grown frustrated with the “small band” moniker and made a drastic shift to its sound. More aggressive drum patterns and “riddims”, along with hard-hitting lyrics opened the band up to a much broader fan base. Though Exodus had predicted a first Road March win in 2009, what Mob and the band were attempting in 2013 was different— unthinkable, even. Arch rivals PVI were three-time Road March champions and gunning for a seemingly straightforward fourth consecutive victory. Everyone thought they would do it. Everyone, it seems, except those in and around Exodus HD. By 11pm on the night of the Chairman’s Fete in June 2013, at what was a festive event, all the other local bands had played, setting the stage for the grand finale of Exodus HD and PVI. When the MC announced the South Valley band, I negotiated the crowd and positioned myself closer to the stage. Was Mob and Exodus HD about to prove my inner skeptic, and an entire island wrong? A blistering, 45 minute performance, complete with giant flags and supremely choreographed dancers gave us our answer, leaving little room for a seemingly confused and shell shocked PVI to match. It was masterful. They duly took the Road March later that summer, and every Carnival since. They may yet claim an unprecedented fourth consecutive title this year, but history will remember that night as the catalyst to what is now a formidable dynasty. AXA

PHOTOGRAPHY Josveek Huligar

E XO D U S H D H A S W O N T H E L A S T 3 R OA D M A R C H T I T L E S . W E LO O K B A C K AT T H E T U R N I N G P O I N T I N 2 0 1 3 W H E N T H E Y D E M A N D E D T H AT E V E R Y O N E T A K E T H E M S E R I O U S L Y | by Crispin Brooks